What is a Secondary or Tertiary Permittee? Financial liability: Most builders, developers, subcontractors, property owners, engineers and inspectors are not aware of the liability brought by federal and state laws (as well as the recent changes to these laws), that govern land disturbing activities in Georgia.

This course is designed to provide recertification for attendees wishing to maintain their Georgia certification for Level 1A, Level 1B and Level 2. Secondly, the course provides a practical, interactive classroom environment that allows the attendee to become knowledgeable of the US-EPA, GA-EPD requirements, new Permit changes, and state waters requirements, as well as the resources and methods available to be in compliance with the local land disturbance permit. The course offers individuals time to ask questions, discuss challenges and get good solid answers. Roughly 10,000 individuals have evaluated and documented NPDES Training Institute's courses as providing a highly effective learning experience.

T. Luke Owen, a Professional Geologist in Georgia, Tennessee and California is the course instructor and President of the NPDES Training Institute, a Division of GeoLOGIC Environmental Solutions, Inc.